Establishment profile
NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION
RT 9, WILDER, KY, 41071
332312 — Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Summary
NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION has accumulated 127 OSHA violations across 28 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $89,706 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 440 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
79% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 18 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 42 citations in this view · $52,910 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 3380.03101 A | 4 | 4 | $2,470 | Aug 1986 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 G05 IV | 3 | 3 | $12,980 | Jul 1989 | Oct 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 3 | 2 | $5,490 | Jul 1989 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H01 | 3 | 2 | $2,340 | Jul 1989 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H04 | 3 | 2 | $1,500 | Jul 1989 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 2 | $4,125 | Oct 1992 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 2 | $3,750 | Jun 1997 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 2 | 2 | $2,475 | Dec 1999 | Jul 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 F06 I | 2 | 2 | $1,875 | Jul 1989 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 2 | 2 | $1,800 | Jul 1989 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $975 | Jul 1989 | Jul 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 1 | $420 | Jul 1989 | Jul 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 1 | $210 | Jul 1989 | Jul 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 2 | 1 | — | Jul 1989 | Jul 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 2 | 1 | — | Jul 1989 | Jul 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H03 | 2 | 1 | — | Jul 1989 | Jul 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Jun 1997 | Jun 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1918.0022 A | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 K01 II | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Oct 1992 | Oct 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1917.0045 D01 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3323 within KY. Peer group: 440 employers. This establishment has 127 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1987 | ABDOMEN,ROOF,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,STRUCK BY | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 20, 1986 | RESPIRATORY,HEADACHE,VENTING,CLEANING,INHALATION,NAUSEA,DIZZINESS,CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN,CARBON MONOXIDE | 6 | 6 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in KY — for NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-CA-042741 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2006 | Jun 2006 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-038927 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2001 | Mar 2003 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-18 | Planned | 3 | — | $1,950 | |
| 2003-03-25 | Complaint | 6 | 5 | $9,545 | |
| 2001-06-19 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | |
| 1999-11-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-09-13 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | |
| 1999-09-12 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $1,875 | |
| 1999-06-07 | Planned | 18 | 13 | $27,125 | |
| 1997-06-02 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-05-13 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $1,876 | |
| 1997-05-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-03-03 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | |
| 1997-02-05 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | |
| 1996-10-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-08-01 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-12-15 | Complaint | 6 | 3 | $3,750 | |
| 1993-02-09 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $1,700 | |
| 1992-08-28 | Complaint | 6 | 5 | $19,500 | |
| 1992-06-02 | Complaint | 5 | — | $420 | |
| 1992-01-27 | Planned | 13 | 11 | $4,800 | |
| 1991-11-14 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $480 | |
| 1989-04-21 | Planned | 33 | 15 | $3,500 | |
| 1987-09-22 | Accident | 7 | 2 | $490 | |
| 1986-07-31 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $740 | |
| 1986-05-23 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $420 | |
| 1983-04-22 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-11-15 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-11-15 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-10-20 | Accident | 9 | 8 | $2,160 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION has 28 OSHA inspections on record with 127 violations and $89,706 in total penalties.
- How does NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION operates in the fabricated structural metal manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4.
- Has NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving NEWPORT STEEL CORPORATION.